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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.96, 25,542.22 and 5,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.96, 25,542.22 and 5,341.28 is: 8,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.96 : 25,542.22 = 5,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.96/25,542.22 = 5,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.96x = 25,542.22 × 5,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.96x = 136,428,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,428,148.84/17,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.01

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